Finally, I Get It!

I admit it. I was never a fan of director Sergio Leone’s “spaghetti westerns”. I got tired of closeups that allowed me to count the pores and follicles on the bad guy’s face, and the music that seemed a bit draggy. A lot of people disagreed. Many American westerns began to resemble spaghetti westerns. Don’t get me wrong, there are many fine Italian films I love and have in my collection, and there are elements from each of Leone’s films that show remarkable creativity. But boiling it down, I was in no hurry to listen to this album.

But when I did… Finally I get it! I’m still not a big fan of spaghetti westerns but I have tremendous respect now for the music of Morriconi, because of this album.

These suites are made up of themes from his most famous scores from different genres, and from different directors. Marco Serino’s solo violin is in the spotlight. Ennio Morricone’s son, Andrea conducts the Haydn Orchestra of Bolzano and Trento.

If you already know the films and the music, you will love the album. If you don’t, forget about the movies and just listen to the lovely and unashamedly romantic music. After the second listen, I was hooked!

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